Benny Bird and the Softest Nest
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- What’s included
- 7 reading pages and 5 questions. 2 printable packs to choose from.
- What you need
- A screen for the reader and activity. For printables, use paper and a pencil or crayons.
Think about the story
Read each question together. Choose the answer that matches the story.
Start the activityFrom this story.
Evening had come. The story began in a low apple-tree branch before sunset. Benny's old nest needs a soft new middle. The evening felt soft and quiet around them.
What needed a soft new middle?
- A toy box
- A flowerpot
- Benny's nest
Show the answer and why
Benny's nest
The answer is Benny's nest.
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Benny Bird and the Softest Nest
Share a rhyme inspired by the story. Read the words together, tap a gentle beat, or make up your own tune.
Open the rhyme
Intro
Benny's nest needs something new:
Soft and safe for sleeping through.
Verse 1
Crunchy leaf goes crack, crack, crack.
Benny takes the leaf right back.
Bendy twig pokes at his wing.
That is not a cozy thing.
Chorus
Try it gently, choose what's best.
Find a safe and simple nest.
Soft dry grass beneath your chest,
Makes the warmest place to rest.
Verse 2
Benny finds some grass that's dry.
Soft and light beneath the sky.
No loud crack and no sharp poke.
Gentle grass is Benny's choice.
Chorus
Try it gently, choose what's best.
Find a safe and simple nest.
Soft dry grass beneath your chest,
Makes the warmest place to rest.
Bridge
Round and round he weaves each piece.
Soon his busy wings can cease.
Low apple branch, safe and strong,
Holds his nest the whole night long.
Final Chorus
Try it gently, choose what's best.
Benny found his softest nest.
Beak beneath his wing so tight,
Benny Bird sleeps warm tonight.
Outro
Grass feels gentle; stars shine bright.
Sleep well, Benny. Sweet good night.
Make it story time.
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Complete story + quiz pack
5 questions
7 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
The complete story, a drawing worksheet, and comprehension questions. Separate answer guide starts on page 7.
Rhyme + drawing sheet
3 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
The complete story-inspired rhyme, with space to draw and share a favorite line.
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Make it your own.
Draw your favorite part of the story. Tell a grown-up what happened before it and what happened next.